| A | B |
|---|
| Cuticle | skin along the edges of the nail (make sure this is smooth and unbroken). |
| fingernails | trimmed with clippers not scissors. |
| hangnails | broken pieces of the cuticle; can cause pain or tenderness |
| Tinea Pedis | Athlete's Foot; fungal infection of the skin and nails. |
| Podiatrist | A doctor who specializes in the care of feet |
| unhealthy feet | pale of blue nailbeds, thickened nails, ingrown toenails, rashes or odors. |
| Dandruff | hair and scalp condition that causes itching and flaking of the scalp. Can be prevented by brushing daily and using medicated shampoo |
| Tinea Capitis | fungal infection of the scalp, may cause itching and flaking of the scalp |
| Seborrheic dermatitis | also called cradle cap, thick, yellow, crusty patches, causes severe scaling of the scalp. |
| alopecia | baldness, can be inherited, can be a result of medications/cancer treatments, can be caused by stress, illness, and poor nutrition |
| pediculosis capitis | head lice. |
| gloves | used to do hand care, especially if there is broken skin |
| poor blood flow | when in the feet, can cause many health problems, including infection. |
